SB311Introduced in the Senate
Constitutional amdmnt. marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
Introduced by Adam Ebbin, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2026, general election to approve or reject an amendment that requires the equal treatment under the law of a lawful marriage between two adult persons regardless of the sex, gender, or race of such persons. The amendment also repeals the current provision that defines marriage as only a union between one man and one woman. This bill is identical to HB 612.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (66-Y 31-N 0-A) · February 25, 2026
66
Yes
31
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100403D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Senate committee offered
Reported from Privileges and Elections with substitute (10-Y 4-N)
Committee substitute printed 26105974D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Privileges and Elections Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB311)
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 6-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (66-Y 31-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB311ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB311)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 819 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)
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